Academic Affairs

King named interim dean of the Belk College of Business
Tao-Hsien “Dolly” King, Rush S. Dickson Professor of Finance, will serve as interim dean of the Belk College of Business during Jennifer L. Troyer’s appointment as interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Both appointments are effective immediately.

Jennifer Troyer appointed interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs
Jennifer L. Troyer, dean of the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte and professor of economics, has been appointed interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Her appointment is effective immediately and will continue until the position is filled permanently.
Troyer has been with the University since 1999, beginning as an assistant professor before being named dean in July 2020.

A message about academic affairs leadership
An important message from Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber.

Alternatives to Violence implemented in Charlotte’s Beatties Ford neighborhood offers promise and lessons for preventing gun violence
Year-one evaluation by the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute outlines strengths and opportunities.

Demond T. Martin ’97 awarded honorary Doctor of Public Service
With a venture capital approach to philanthropy, the Charlotte alumnus invests in opportunities that deliver benefits to society.

14th class of Levine Scholars to join UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte’s Levine Scholars Program has selected 20 exceptional young leaders from across the United States for the 14th class of the University’s most competitive academic scholarships. The scholars will join UNC Charlotte in fall 2023.

Congratulations, Charlotte graduates!
UNC Charlotte conferred more than 5,300 undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and graduate certificates during spring commencement ceremonies held in Dale F. Halton Arena on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. Graduates varied in age from 19 to 74 and represented 53 countries and 43 U.S. states.
Here are just a few of the many great moments from the four commencement ceremonies.

Data science students present sports analytics research at international conference
UNC Charlotte students are using sports analytics to change how soccer players and coaches view the game. Recently, a group of students from the sports analytics program entered research projects into a global competition hosted by renowned sports data and analytics company Stats Perform.

University Career Center’s Michelle Wann wins statewide innovation award
Michelle Wann, job location and development program coordinator for the University Career Center, is this year’s recipient of the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers annual Innovation Award.

Get to know the Class of 2023
UNC Charlotte is getting ready to welcome more than 4,900 graduates into the UNC Charlotte alumni network this week as it holds Spring Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2023 in Dale F. Halton Arena. More than 5,300 degrees and graduate certificates will be awarded during four ceremonies.
Alumnus Demond Martin ‘97 will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service for his countless efforts on behalf of UNC Charlotte and the citizens of Charlotte, the state and around the nation, during the commencement ceremony at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13.